It is a blend of espresso coffee and steamed milk; the texture is robust, and it creates a layer of micro-foam.
It was invented in Australia; the traditional way to serve it is in a small 150ml ceramic cup.
Companies like Starbucks give it the following characteristics:
The smooth ristretto shots, made with espresso, get the perfect amount of steamed whole milk to create a flavor that’s not too strong, not too creamy, and just right.
How do you prepare this coffee drink?
Café Criollo offers a preparation method with the following ingredients: Coffee beans, water, whole milk, sugar, and vanilla syrup
To prepare it, you need to have the coffee beans already ground, then prepare the coffee load in an espresso machine; the portions vary according to taste: 30 ml for a single and 60ml for a double.
Next, it is necessary to steam the milk; to do this, insert a steamer into cold milk and look for a velvety consistency.
Continue preparing it by pouring the espresso into the cup and adding the steamed milk.
You can create a latte art design to enhance your presentation.
How do you make a Flat White? This is the Starbucks recipe.
Starbucks presents a Spiced Flat White recipe and gives the following steps and ingredients.
- 2 Blonde Espresso Roast Coffee Beans or Blonde Espresso Roast
- ¾ Cup of milk (to taste)
- 1 pinch of ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch of ground nutmeg
- 1 pinch of ground ginger
- 1 pinch of ground pepper
Preparation
Step 1: Prepare two espressos
Step 2: Pour the espressos into a cup, add the spices, and stir.
Step 3: Froth the warm milk or plant-based beverage.
Step 4: Add milk to the spiced espresso cup until it is almost full.
What is the difference between a Flat White and a Latte or other drinks?
The Latte has more milk and less foam, which gives it a lighter feel, while the Flat White has a greater tendency towards a strong flavor due to the espresso.
Compared to a cappuccino, a Flat White is less foamy.